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<p>Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC. Radford comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +3</p><p>This game will be played at McDougald-McLendon Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina Central pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Highlanders Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Radford improved to 6-2 on the season with a 79-70 road win over Saint Francis U on Sunday. The Highlanders, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Radford took control early, leading 44-31 at halftime. They scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 149 exceeded the O/U line of 136.</p><p>Radford's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 50% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to hitting 42.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 26 attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 80% of their shots, going 20 for 25.</p> <p>Brandon Maclin led the way with 22 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 66.7% from three, hitting 6 of 9 from deep. Truth Harris added 16 points, while Bobby Rosenberger III and Juan Cranford Jr. each contributed 15. Riley Parker chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Josiah Harris was efficient inside, shooting 75% and grabbing 8 boards.</p><p>Radford's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 39% from two-point range (13/33). From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 37%, hitting 11 of their 29 three-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Radford's opponent made 11 of 13 attempts, good for 84%. The Highlanders also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles fell to 1-6 on the season after a 93-79 loss to Georgia State on Friday, November 22nd. Playing as +4 point underdogs on the road, North Carolina Central not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-38 at halftime, the Eagles allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p><p>North Carolina Central put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they were impressive from the free-throw line, hitting 87.5% of their attempts (14/16).</p> <p>The Eagles grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Toneari Lane and Nick McMullen both shot 75% from the floor, with McMullen adding 11 rebounds. Zarique Nutter also contributed 20 points, shooting 77.8% in just 24 minutes.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 70% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 24 of 30 shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Eagles also couldn't contain the three-point line, with their opponents hitting 9 of 17 threes, a 52% clip. They sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 18 shots. North Carolina Central gave up 8 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Golden Eagles face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, MS. The over/under for this game is set at 152 points, and Southern Miss is favored by -3 against Alabama State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles -3</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Green Coliseum at 3:30 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Southern Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Alabama State Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Alabama State fell to 2-5 on the season after a 101-72 road loss to SMU on Tuesday. The Hornets entered the game as +22 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 156.</p> 

<p>After trailing 49-39 at halftime, Alabama State managed just 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing SMU to score 52, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>Alabama State's offense struggled from the field, shooting just 34.8% overall and 31.7% from three-point range in their last game. Despite their shooting woes, they managed to hit 13 threes, contributing to their 72 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Kario Oquendo led the Hornets with 20 points in just 16 minutes, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 87.5% overall. Amarr Knox added 17 points, going 4 of 6 from deep. Matt Cross contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, while B.J. Edwards had 11 points and a team-high 5 assists.</p><p>Alabama State's defense struggled, giving up 101 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Hornets gave up 23 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 57% success rate. From three-point range, they allowed 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 73% rate. Alabama State also gave up 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Southern Miss Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Miss improved to 2-4 on the season with a 66-65 win over Milwaukee on Saturday, November 30th. The Golden Eagles were +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-31 at halftime, Southern Miss scored 35 points in the 2nd half while holding Milwaukee to 33 points. The game’s total points of 131 fell well short of the 157.5 O/U line.</p><p>Southern Miss put up 66 points in their latest game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They connected on 43.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 23 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 37.1% (13/35). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 10 of 12 for an 83.3% rate.</p> <p>Denijay Harris led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 8/12 from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Themus Fulks added 17 points, going 8/11 overall and 1/1 from deep. Southern Miss also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>Southern Miss held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Golden Eagles' defense limited their opponent to 37% shooting, with 13 made two-point field goals out of 35 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Miss gave up 10 threes on 23 attempts, with their opponent shooting 43%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 83%. Southern Miss allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Alabama State Hornets vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24

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<p>Betting on today's Demons and Cardinals game? Catch the action at McDermott Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Southland conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and Incarnate Word is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Northwestern State.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS VS INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Incarnate Word Cardinals -4</p><p>This game will be played at McDermott Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Incarnate Word pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Demons Have a Shot at a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>Northwestern State's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 1-5 after a 77-53 loss to LSU on Friday. The Demons were +19 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 130, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Northwestern State had a promising start, leading 26-25 at halftime, but things unraveled in the second half. They managed just 27 points after the break while allowing LSU to score 52.</p><p>Northwestern State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 31.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, with two-point shooting at 31.7% and three-point shooting at 30.8% (8/26).</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also a problem, as they hit just 3 of 10 attempts (30%). Jordan Sears led the way with 18 points, hitting 6 of 11 threes (54.5%), while the team grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists.</p><p>Northwestern State's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 27 threes, shooting 37%. Northwestern State also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws (83%).</p><h3>Will the Cardinals Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Incarnate Word improved to 3-3 on the season with an 86-75 road win over Western Illinois on Wednesday. The Cardinals entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Incarnate Word led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Incarnate Word put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.4%. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 20 from deep, while shooting 56.8% inside the arc.</p> <p>Davion Bailey and Marko Maletic each scored 23 points, with Bailey hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip. Jalin Anderson added 18 points and 8 assists, and Dylan Hayman contributed 17 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Incarnate Word's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Cardinals struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 56% of their attempts (18/32).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Incarnate Word's opponent made 5 of 13 threes, shooting 38%. The Cardinals also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 24 free throws, an 85% rate. Incarnate Word allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tritons and Gauchos. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Gauchos at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and UC Santa Barbara is favored by -3 vs. California-San Diego in a Big West conference matchup.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS VS UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos -3</p><p>This game will be played at The Thunderdome at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-59 in favor of the Gauchos.</li><li>Not only will UC Santa Barbara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can California-San Diego Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Tritons improved to 5-2 on the season after a dominant 80-45 win over Toledo on Saturday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, UCSD not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After leading 34-25 at halftime, the Tritons clamped down defensively, allowing just 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own. The game’s total points of 125 fell well under the O/U line of 155.5.</p><p>California-San Diego's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points on 56.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in large part to their 77.8% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 of 11 threes and shooting 62.5% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 19 points, making 8 of 10 shots from the field. The Tritons also hit 11 threes as a team, shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>California-San Diego put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 45 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Tritons were particularly effective inside, limiting the opposition to 35% on two-point attempts (10/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California-San Diego's defense was just as stingy, allowing only 6 threes on 25 attempts (24%). They sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they converted 7 free throws (70%). The Tritons also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UC Santa Barbara Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UC Santa Barbara improved to 5-1 on the season with an 81-48 win over Mississippi Valley State on Friday, November 29th. The Gauchos, playing at home, were -31.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 129, which was under the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>Santa Barbara took control early, leading 43-21 at halftime. They added 38 points in the 2nd half while holding the Delta Devils to 27 points.</p><p>UC Santa Barbara put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 10 of 27 from beyond the arc at a 37% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, with strong two-point shooting at 61.3% (19/31).</p> <p>The Gauchos grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Zion Sensley led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Kenny Pohto went a perfect 5 for 5 from the field, finishing with 12 points in just 11 minutes.</p><p>Despite giving up 48 points, UC Santa Barbara's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts (19/31). The Gauchos also conceded 10 three-pointers, with their opponent shooting 37% from beyond the arc (10/27).</p> <p>From the free-throw line, UC Santa Barbara's opponent went 13/21, hitting 61% of their attempts. The Gauchos also gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Kings and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kings come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Thursday, April 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Sharks winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+254)</li><li>The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Los Angeles Be The Talk of SAP Center?</h3><p><p>With 89 points, the Kings are in 8th place in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. On the road, Los Angeles has gone 21-14-4 this season and have dropped three straight games away from home. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 6-4 and have lost two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, the Kings have gone 39-25-11 this season, including a record of 27-16-7 as the favorite. Against other teams in the Western Conference, Los Angeles has gone 22-21 this season. Over their last five games, the Kings have gone 2-3, and over their last three games, they have gone 1-2.</p></p><p>On the road, the Kings have a puck line record of 20-19 and an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per game. So far this season, Los Angeles has 26 wins by multiple goals compared to 19 losses by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, the Kings have a puck line record of 4-6, and their puck line record for the season is at 36-39. In their last ten games overall, the team is 6-4 against the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Los Angeles is 5.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Kings come in with an over/under record of 29-43-3.</p><p>Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. This year, the Kings have recorded a 23-17 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-7 record.</p><p>Los Angeles' leading scorer is Trevor Moore. So far, he has 29 goals which is 39th in the NHL. Moore also comes into the game with 24 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks are currently 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.7 shots per game against San Jose. They also are 28th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie David Rittich comes into the game having made 20 starts this season. So far, his record is 11-6 and he has a save percentage of 0.491%.</p><h3>Can San Jose Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Sharks have gone 10-22-4, and they come into tonight's game on a two-game losing streak at home. Overall, San Jose is 17-49-8 on the year, and they have gone 1-4 in their last five games and 1-9 in their previous ten.</p>

<p>Against other Western Conference teams, the Sharks have gone 9-33, and they are in 16th place in the conference and 8th in the Pacific Division. As the underdog, San Jose has gone 17-49-8 this season, and they have not been favored in any of their 74 games.</p></p><p>San Jose enters the game with a puck line record of 33-41 this year and they have gone 2-3 against the puck line in their last five games. So far, the Sharks have lost 41 games by more than one goal, and they have an average scoring margin of -1.8 goals per game. In their last ten home games, the team has gone just 3-7 against the puck line.</p>

<p>Overall, the Sharks have gone 16-20 against the puck line at home this year, and their average scoring margin at home is also -1.8 goals per game. In their 74 games as the underdog, San Jose has gone 33-41 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, San Jose's games are averaging 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Sharks currently have an over/under record of 34-37-3.</p><p>Across the Kings last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.</p><p>On offense, the Sharks are averaging 2.2 goals per game which is 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. This season, the Sharks are 1-6 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 15-42 record.</p><p>San Jose's current leading scorer is Fabian Zetterlund. This season, he has 21 goals, which puts him 105th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 17 assists so far.</p><p>The Sharks defense is currently 2nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 33.7 shots per game against San Jose. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 28th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood gets the start and has made 37 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-22, and his save percentage is 0.804%.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 8th-ranked Nuggets (11-8) will take on the 1st-ranked Cavaliers (19-3) in a non-conference matchup. Cleveland is currently favored by 3.5 points and has a two-game win streak.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 237.5 points. The game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on NBA TV.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-121 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Nuggets Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 11-8 on the season with a 119-115 home win over the Warriors on Tuesday. Denver was favored by 5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 234 fell just short of the 236.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key 12-0 run helped the Nuggets take control, turning a 54-44 deficit into a 56-54 lead. Denver entered the 4th quarter up 90-85 but couldn’t extend their lead enough to cover the spread, as they were outscored 30-29 in the final period.</p><p>Nikola Jokić delivered 15 of his 38 points in the 4th quarter, leading the Nuggets to a 119-115 win over the Warriors. Jokić shot 58.3% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 75% clip. Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points, and Aaron Gordon contributed 15 points, also making 3 threes at 75% efficiency.</p> <p>Denver shot 50.6% from the field and connected on 45.8% of their threes, making 11 in total. Jokić scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter and 9 more in the 3rd, while Gordon added 9 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets gave up 115 points to the Warriors but managed to secure the win. Denver allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up 26. They allowed 28 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Nuggets held the Warriors to 31% shooting from three, with Golden State making 12 threes. Denver also sent the Warriors to the line 21 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Cleveland?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 19-3 this season with a dominant 118-87 win over the Wizards on Tuesday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 205, falling well short of the 234.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Cleveland took control early, going on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 40-28 to 50-28. After leading 86-67 heading into the 4th quarter, the Cavs finished strong, outscoring Washington 32-20 in the final period.</p><p>Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell both scored 19 points in the Cavaliers' 118-87 win over the Wizards, with Mobley adding 10 rebounds and shooting 50% from the field. Mitchell also made 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Sam Merrill contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes at 44.4%.</p> <p>The Cavs made 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 48.3% overall. Mobley scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Mitchell added 8 in the 4th, and Merrill also chipped in 6 points in the final period.</p><p>The Cavaliers put on a defensive clinic against the Wizards, holding them to just 87 points on Tuesday. Cleveland was consistent throughout, allowing 20 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, and 22 in the 2nd. Even in the 3rd, their worst defensive quarter, they gave up only 25 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers were particularly stingy, limiting Washington to 4 made threes on 15% shooting. Cleveland also came up with 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Cardinals and Islanders game? Catch the action at Dugan Wellness Center in Corpus Christi, TX, as the Islanders hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Southland conference matchup has an over/under of 153 points, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored to win by -9 at home vs. Lamar.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +9</p><p>This game will be played at Dugan Wellness Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Islanders.</li><li>Even though we have Texas A&M-Corpus Christi winning straight-up, we like Lamar at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lamar Stun the Crowd at Dugan Wellness Center?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals dropped to 0-5 on the season after a 65-59 home loss to the Mavericks on Sunday, November 24th. Lamar entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, well below the O/U line of 151.</p> 

<p>Lamar trailed 33-26 at halftime but managed to keep the 2nd half close, outscoring Omaha 33-32. Despite the improved 2nd half, the Cardinals couldn't complete the comeback.</p><p>Lamar struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 31% of their two-point attempts, but connected on 45.8% from beyond the arc, with 11 made threes.</p> <p>Tony Osburn led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep. Alexis Marmolejos added 15 points, making 4 of 7 threes, and Ja'Sean Glover chipped in 14 points, going 3 for 5 from long range.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Lamar Cardinals couldn't come away with a win, allowing 65 points on 37% shooting. They were effective inside, holding their opponent to just 9/29 (31%) on two-point attempts.</p> <p>However, the Cardinals struggled to contain the three-point line, where they gave up 11 threes on 24 attempts (45%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 (72%). Lamar allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi evened their record at 3-3 with a dominant 109-74 win over Prairie View A&M on Saturday. Playing at home, the Islanders entered the game as -14.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 183, surpassing the O/U line of 165.5.</p> <p>The Islanders took control early, leading 50-30 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 59 points while allowing 44.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's offense was on fire in their last game, scoring 109 points while shooting 70% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 78.3%, with 74.4% shooting on two-pointers and 58.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Tanahj Pettway led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Garry Clark and Nick Anderson each added 15 points, with Clark shooting 87.5% overall and perfect from three. Sheldon Williams was also efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defensive struggles, giving up 74 points on 70% shooting, the Islanders managed to limit their opponent's free-throw damage, who shot just 57% from the line. However, they allowed 13 offensive rebounds, giving their opponents extra opportunities.</p>

<p>The Astros and White Sox are set to face off in an AL matchup at 8:10 PM ET at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. The forecast for Wednesday's game calls for temperatures in the low 90s and partly cloudy skies. Houston is 2nd in the AL West, while the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central with an overall record of 33-40.</p>

<p>Garrett Crochet is starting for the White Sox, and they are the slight underdog on the money line (+101). The Astros are starting Hunter Brown, and they are the favorites on the money line (-120). The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +101</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 8:10 ET on Wednesday, June 19th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a dominant outing from Jonathan Cannon, the White Sox picked up a 2-0 win over the Astros in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +149 on the money line.</p>

<p>Cannon went eight and two-thirds innings for the White Sox, giving up just two hits and no earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued five walks. As for the Astros, Framber Valdez got the start and went six innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits.</p>

<p>Andrew Vaughn provided the offense for the White Sox, as he went 1/4 with two RBIs. Trey Cabbage also had a two-hit game for the Astros. </p>
<h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston is 33-40 overall, and they trail the Mariners by 10 games in the AL West. So far, they have gone 15-12 in divisional games. The Astros lost the first game of their series vs. the White Sox and are 11-11-1 in series this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 19-19, and they are 14-21 on the road. As the favorite, the Astros are just 26-32 this year, and they are 7-8 as the underdog. Looking at their overall play, the Astros are 5-5 in their last 10 games.</p><p>The Astros are 31-42 against the run line this season, including a 14-21 mark on the road. They are 8-7 vs. the run line as an underdog and 23-35 when favored. Houston has an average run margin of 0.0 this season, but that number jumps to 4.1 in wins and drops to -3.3 in losses.</p><p>The Houston Astros are on the road against the Chicago White Sox today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 8.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 26-44. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 5-7. Overall, 80.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Hunter Brown gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the White Sox on the road. So far this season, he has made 13 starts and six of them have been quality starts. Brown's record for the season is 3-5, and his ERA is 5.00. Opponents are batting .248 off Brown this season, and his WHIP is 1.43. In his last outing, Brown didn't allow a run in seven innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>As a team, the Astros are the top hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .258. They are also among the league leaders in home runs and have the fewest strikeouts in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. At home, they have been a little better, putting up 4.8 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez have been swinging the bat well of late, with Altuve going 14/41 in his last 10 games and Alvarez going 11/33 in his last nine games. Kyle Tucker is also on a three-game hitting streak and is the team's leader in RBIs and home runs.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 20-54, the White Sox are 26 games out of the AL Central lead, and they are 5-19 against other teams in the division. Chicago won the first game of this series vs. the Astros and will be the home team for today's game. So far, they are just 7-31 on the road this year.</p>

<p>Chicago has gone 4-6 over their last 10 games and are 13-31 in night games this year. As the underdog, the White Sox are 17-54 this year, and they are 10-23 as the underdog at home. So far, they have yet to lose a game as the favorite this year, going 3-0. The team's overall series record is 4-17-2, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When the White Sox win, they do so by an average of 2.8 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 3.9 runs per game. This season, they have a run line record of 33-41, including 18-18 at home and 15-23 on the road. They have been the underdog in 71 games and have covered the run line in 41 of those games, compared to just 3-0 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Chicago White Sox play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs for their matchup against the Houston Astros. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 35-36. On average, their games have had an over/under line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 8-13. So far this season, 60.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Garrett Crochet gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Astros at home. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with a 3.16 ERA. Crochet's WHIP for the season is currently 0.90. In his 15 starts, he has turned in nine quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he didn't allow an earned run. Against the Mariners on June 13th, Crochet went seven innings, giving up one unearned run, and had 13 strikeouts. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had allowed at least one earned run in three straight starts.</p><p>For the season, the White Sox are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the majors. They have also been one of the worst home run hitting teams in the league and have the worst team batting average in the league. However, they do have a couple of hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, as Andrew Vaughn has gone 10/30 in his last seven games with three homers, and Paul DeJong has a team-high 14 homers this season.</p>

<p>Chicago will be looking to get their offense going today, as they are coming off a game in which they were shut out and have scored just one run in two of their last four games. As a team, they are batting just .219 and have the worst on-base percentage in the league.</p>

Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 6/19/24